Striscia la Notizia faces an uncertain future at Mediaset as historical cast members transition to new networks and projects, according to reports from Italian media outlets including Libero Magazine and journalist Giuseppe Candela. While Mediaset has not officially announced the permanent cancellation of Antonio Ricci’s long-running satirical news program, the dispersal of its core personnel points to a definitive end for the format that debuted in 1988.
Cast Members Move to Rai, La7, and Reality TV
According to updates shared on X by journalist Giuseppe Candela, several key figures from Striscia la Notizia have secured new television roles across competing networks. Moreno Morello, known for his consumer scam investigations on the satirical show, is joining the cast of Canale 5 reality series Grande Fratello VIP, marking a major shift from investigative journalism to reality television. Jimmy Ghione is heading to Rai1 as an official contestant on the upcoming season of Milly Carlucci’s dance competition Ballando con le Stelle, which premieres on October 3. Vittorio Brumotti has transitioned permanently to Rai, hosting the social-dynamics format Ultima Chiamata on Rai2 following his work on Italia A/R. Meanwhile, Alessio Giannone, widely known as Pinuccio, established his current professional home on La7 with Prova d’inchiesta, a program focusing on stories from Italy’s smaller municipalities.
Commercial Pressures and Ratings Declines
The program’s absence from standard Mediaset autumn scheduling reflects broader shifts in access prime time viewership, where Rai1’s quiz show Affari Tuoi consistently outperformed the satirical news broadcast. Following a five-episode primetime run in early 2026, Striscia la Notizia remained sidelined while Gerry Scotti’s La Ruota della Fortuna secured strong audience shares on Canale 5. Longtime host Enzo Iacchetti addressed the network’s commercial calculus in remarks reported by Libero Magazine, noting that the program’s average of two million viewers fell short of the numbers generated by competing programming. Iacchetti stated that commercial television prioritizes higher viewership figures to maximize advertising revenue and corporate income.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Striscia la Notizia first air? Antonio Ricci’s satirical news program originally launched on Mediaset in 1988.
- Has Mediaset officially canceled the show? As of current reports, Mediaset has not issued an official statement regarding the permanent cancellation of the program, though cast members have transitioned to other projects.
- Which networks are former Striscia cast members joining? Former contributors are moving to various platforms, with Jimmy Ghione joining Rai1, Vittorio Brumotti hosting on Rai2, Pinuccio working on La7, and Moreno Morello entering the Grande Fratello VIP house on Mediaset.
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